The Crusaders have made six changes to the starting team that lost to the Sharks for this weekend’s match against the Highlanders in Dunedin.

Head Coach Todd Blackadder has changed the whole front row as Tim Perry, Ben Funnell and Nepo Laulala come in for Wyatt Crockett, Corey Flynn and Owen Franks who all rotate to the bench.

In the backs, Andy Ellis will start at halfback, Israel Dagg returns to fullback, while Tom Taylor moves to center replacing Rey Lee Lo who drops out of the squad.

The Crusaders will take on the Highlanders at 5.35pm

Meanwhile, tomorrow will see the Sharks take on the Blues at 7.35pm while the Rebels take on the Waratahs at 9.40pm. 

Story by: Akuila Cama